Supreme Court Declares Same-Sex Couples Have Right to Marry Anywhere in the United States

On Friday, the Supreme Court Declares Same-Sex Couples Have Right to Marry Anywhere in the United States.

Flood Watch Issued

A flood watch has been issued due heavy rain expected for Friday night into Saturday.

Pottsville Fireworks Postponed; Parade Cancelled

Saturday's weather forecast has forced organizers to change plans for this weekend festivities in Pottsville.

Silver Creek Hike Scheduled for Locust Lake State Park

A hike is scheduled in July at Locust Lake State Park.

Schuylkill County Low on List of New Reported Lyme Disease Cases in Pennsylvania

The Department of Health recently released their 2014 report on new Lyme Disease cases in Pennsylvania and Schuylkill County ranked low on the list.


Based on the report, Schuylkill County ranked 49th out of Pennsylvania's 67 counties in new cases in 2014.

The report does show that 2014 recorded the most cases since 1999 in the county.

Out of the entire state of Pennsylvania, 36 cases were reported in the county.  Allegheny County reported the most cases with over 800 cases reported.  Sullivan and Greene Counties ranked at the bottom with 5.

Some surrounding counties ranked higher

• Luzerne County - 8th - 206 cases
• Berks - 18th - 150 cases
• Lehigh - 19th - 140 cases
• Columbia - 22nd - 106 cases
• Northumberland - 49th - 59 cases

The image below depicts the average in new cases over the last 5 years.

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection released information back in April that all counties were at risk of Lyme Disease due to the findings of Blacklegged (deer) ticks.
http://www.skooknews.com/2015/04/lyme-disease-risk-in-all-67-counties-of.html


Full report at
http://www.health.pa.gov/Documents/LymeReport2014.xlsx

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 06/25/15

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for June 25th, 2015.

Schuylkill County Fair Food Contests

Have a great potato recipe? Do you have best chocolate cake in Schuylkill County? On certain days of the Schuylkill County Fair you may enter special food contest. Monetary awards will be given for first, second and third prize. The general public is encouraged to participate in one or all of the contests listed below. For complete rules, call 570-527-0294 or email schuylkillfair@gmail.com

Schuylkill County Area Concerts - Summer 2015

From this page, we will try to update you on all the latest concerts in the area

Allentown Man Convicted of Tamaqua Woman's Murder

On Tuesday, an Allentown man was convicted for a Tamaqua woman's murder.

Bridge Replacements Begin Soon in Schuylkill County

PRESS RELEASE - The Public-Private Partnership (P3) project to rebuild 558 bridges all across Pennsylvania will get under way in Schuylkill County the week of July 6. 

Nickelback Cancels North American Tour Due to Medical Emergency

Nickelback has cancelled their North American tour due to a medical emergency.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Schuylkill County.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for parts of Pennsylvania.

Thunderstorms to Cross Area Late Morning/Afternoon

The National Weather Service is expecting storms to cross Schuylkill County and southeastern Pennsylvania later this morning and into the afternoon hours.

Victim's Name Released from Fatal ATV Crash

The victim's name from Monday's fatal ATV crash has been released.